Honoring Our Kings at Marcy Plaza – Father’s Day Community Photobooth

by wearejouvert | June 18, 2025 | Past Events | 0 Comments

This past Saturday, We Are J’Ouvert returned to Marcy Plaza for Men’s Street Appreciation: A Day for Our Kings, hosted by the Bed-Stuy Gateway BID. Despite the steady rain, the plaza stayed alive with music, connection, and quiet celebration. We set up our free...

Honoring Yvette Rennie at CACCI’s Caribbean Heritage & Economic Impact Awards

by wearejouvert | June 18, 2025 | Community Voices, Cultural Leaders, Past Events | 0 Comments

This June, the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (CACCI) honored Yvette Rennie, President of J’Ouvert City International, for her decades of service to the Caribbean community and her tireless cultural advocacy. Under her leadership, J’Ouvert...

Steel, Mas, and Rhythm Take Over Maple Street for JCI’s 2025 J’Ouvert Launch

by wearejouvert | June 15, 2025 | Campaign News, Events | 0 Comments

The countdown to J’Ouvert has officially begun. On Friday, August 2nd, J’Ouvert City International will host its 2025 J’Ouvert Launch , a free, family-friendly street fair featuring steelbands, mas, rhythm, music, face painting, and more. The event runs from 12PM to...

Join us at our Free Father’s Day Photo Booth This Saturday

by wearejouvert | June 9, 2025 | Past Events | 0 Comments

We’re proud to be part of Men’s Street Appreciation: A Day for Our Kings this Saturday, June 14, at Marcy Plaza, hosted by the Bed-Stuy Gateway BID. From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, We Are J’Ouvert will offer a free printed photo booth experience, a keepsake...

Dawn the Opener, Kicking Off the Season in Full Color – 2025 Summer Poster Series

by wearejouvert | May 30, 2025 | Campaign News | 0 Comments

As June is Caribbean Heritage Month, the 2025 J’Ouvert poster campaign makes its return with a renewed seasonal theme, Dawn the Opener, honoring the spirit of daybreak, tradition, and pride. This year’s first posters feature images captured by Keith Getter,...

A Portrait of Care, Mother’s Day at Marcy Plaza

by wearejouvert | May 12, 2025 | Past Events | 0 Comments

This past Saturday, the Bed-Stuy Gateway BID hosted its first-ever Mother’s Day Celebration at Marcy Plaza, and We Are J’Ouvert was proud to be part of it. As part of the day’s activities, we offered free portraits to families, caregivers, and...

Celebrate the Mothers of Our Community This Saturday at Marcy Plaza

by wearejouvert | May 5, 2025 | Past Events | 0 Comments

This Saturday, May 10th, We Are J’Ouvert will be at Marcy Plaza for the “Get Your Flowers” Mother’s Day Celebration, a community event presented by the Bed-Stuy Gateway BID to honor the mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers who give so much of themselves...

An Evening of Excellence: Honoring the Cultural Leaders of J’Ouvert 2024

by wearejouvert | April 6, 2025 | Cultural Leaders, History, Past Events | 0 Comments

On April 5, 2025, J’Ouvert City International hosted its annual Black Tie Awards & Fundraising Gala, An Evening of Excellence, bringing together community leaders, artists, and supporters to honor the individuals and bands who helped make J’Ouvert...

Collaborative Safety in Action – Coordinating J’Ouvert 2024

by wearejouvert | September 18, 2024 | Community Voices, Parade Highlights, Past Events, Safety Updates | 0 Comments

J'Ouvert 2024 succeeded as both a cultural celebration and a peaceful event, thanks to seamless coordination between community organizations, city agencies, and law enforcement. Through careful planning and quick responses throughout Labor Day Weekend, these...

How Early Planning and Community Initiatives Ensured a Safe J’Ouvert 2024

by wearejouvert | September 11, 2024 | Community Voices, Past Events, Safety Updates | 0 Comments

J'Ouvert 2024 in Brooklyn was a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture, bringing thousands of revelers to the streets for a day filled with music, creativity, and community spirit. This year’s success was a testament to months of careful planning by...

Carnival in the City: A Gallery Tribute to J’Ouvert and Caribbean Culture

Oct 1, 2018 | Cultural Leaders, Education, History, Past Events

From 2017 to 2018, the walls of Resorts World Casino transformed into a powerful canvas for Caribbean heritage. The Carnival in the City exhibition, hosted inside the Red Wall Art Gallery, offered a vivid, multi-floor tribute to the artistry, history, and cultural significance of...

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